windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. Military-Army

    windsurfer8 replied to Eva Williams's topic in Government, Military

    I was Army RN for 20 years. Retired a couple years ago. Have you talked to an Army healthcare recruiter? They are not regular recruiters. They will start the process. There is a health screening...

  2. New Nurse In a Step Down Unit and I hate it

    windsurfer8 replied to Aurora0941's topic in General Nursing

    "I feel like so much is expected of me". Yes. A lot is expected of you. That is the job. There is a reason RNs get paid well. If you don't want to do it then quit. You are free to do what you

  3. Considering switching to psych after 24 years in pediatrics

    windsurfer8 replied to Pug RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Only thing I would add is inpatient psych isn't like a therapy session. I have people who think I am just talking to sad people or whatever. Often they are psychotic. Throwing stuff, screaming,...

  4. Could I get into trouble for this?

    windsurfer8 replied to SentinelTruth's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't a free speech issue. Anyone can Why accuse a nursing board of being "overly strict" when they haven't even said a word about it? It doesn't "illustrate" anything as they...

  5. RN to BSN

    windsurfer8 replied to MJ650's topic in General Students

    So do you want to actually learn anything or just get a

  6. I'm struggling

    windsurfer8 replied to Daniela2343's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you want to be an RN then you figure it out and make it happen. If you are studying 20 hours a week make it 40. Grades are snapshots. They tell you what is working and what isn't. It is all up...

  7. Working full time

    windsurfer8 replied to DeputyNurse's topic in General Students

    Can you afford to not work? I worked part time in college. I knew a few people who worked full time. If working full time prevents the need for student loans then if you can do it I would. Being...

  8. VA Nurse Onboarding delay

    windsurfer8 replied to RNinNE24's topic in Government, Military

    I would start applying for other jobs or plan to stay where you are. VA is cutting big time. And new employees/probationary employees getting let go first. And even if you do start working at the VA I...

  9. New to nursing career

    windsurfer8 replied to Nica Ramy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would take It one step at a time. If you want to get NP that is fine, but put that away for a while and just focus on BSN. I would contact schools you would like to attend and talk with them. More...

  10. Navy Nurse 2024

    windsurfer8 replied to Scoontz's topic in Government, Military

    Just make sure you don't put "Reserves" on anything It is the Reserve. Not plural. I was always active, but I knew a Colonel who would flip on people who called it "reserves". The little things...

  11. Navy ODS.

    windsurfer8 replied to tee.321's topic in Government, Military

    Army it would be O2E. Only people I ever saw come in at O3 were new MD or DNPs. MDs w/ experience sometimes direct in at O4 or O5. In like 2007 I met a nurse who came it at O3 with 10 years...

  12. How do you pick a nursing specialty?

    windsurfer8 replied to Ts2906's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can change if you want so it isn't that big of a deal to pick a certain area. Try what you think you might like. If you don't apply for a job doing something

  13. Respiratory Therapy or Nursing?

    windsurfer8 replied to Ts2906's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Make a decision and go with it. Better to be doing it than sitting around thinking about it. Everything has good and

  14. Remote or no!

    windsurfer8 replied to BsnBull's topic in Government, Military

    Can you show us that plan? I haven't seen it. There are a lot of lobbyists for private health care who want those federal dollars. Put a link to that

  15. Remote or no!

    windsurfer8 replied to BsnBull's topic in Government, Military

    I wouldn't leave a job for a non existent job. I doubt the VA will exist even close to its current form in 4 years. I would make sure you have a job before quitting. Like I would work the first job...

  16. Reentering military as nurse corps officer after re-4

    windsurfer8 replied to Skyy85297's topic in Government, Military

    I just retired from the Army Nurse Corps a few years ago. 100% RE4 is a no go, but you could always call a recruiter. I never saw an RE4 get in. However..I guess anything is

  17. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    windsurfer8 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    "honesty and accountability of the private sector". This is a joke right? If you think private is better then don't complain about it just quit and go do

  18. My cohorts hate me

    windsurfer8 replied to gummybear's topic in General Students

    Then quit if you want to quit. The world moves on. Not sure if you are looking for validation? Yes people have different perspectives and beliefs. Politics at work (which I consider school work) I...

  19. Nursing Schools COVID Vaccine Requirements

    windsurfer8 replied to Jennifer S.P.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A school may accept her, but hospitals may not allow her to do her clinicals at their facility. It isn't the best field for people who do not want vaccines for whatever reason. The job is 100% about...

  20. Dismissal from Nursing Program

    windsurfer8 replied to Rica's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Going to be difficult. You may want to just start contacting schools and honestly explain the reason for dismissal. Also..more important. Self analysis on why you failed out. School is expensive....

  21. Nursing pathway

    windsurfer8 replied to Zina Z's topic in General Students

    Only way to not do 1 is based on what the job requires. I was military RN for 20 years and it requires BSN. Make sure wherever you want to work and whatever job you want that you meet at least...

  22. Questions for Nurses.

    windsurfer8 replied to Glendeda's topic in General Students

    How can you verify anyone answering you here are even a licensed RN? Or even have a job? You need to go to an actual facility and talk with someone. Maybe reach out to a head nurse of a unit and...

  23. Commissioning, Rank, and Board

    windsurfer8 replied to SP101BNZ's topic in Government, Military

    Probably a 1LT. Also it is the Army Reserve. Not plural. Make sure you get that right on paperwork. If you had your DNP already you might come in at CPT. I retired recently after 20 years....

  24. Should I go into Nursing - Portland

    windsurfer8 replied to Ellak's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have specific questions about getting accepted based on grades I would contact the school you are interested in. They have employees who are specifically there to help students and assess their...

  25. Kicked out by half a point

    windsurfer8 replied to MAckles's topic in General Students

    If the "friend" doesn't meet the standards and is kicked out that is on the person who didn't pass. Excuses mean nothing. As an RN if someone makes a med error it won't matter if they are...